A Review Of Techniques In Managing Your Depression

Some people have a difficult time in managing their depression. Sometimes, their depression and fears can get the best of them. As a result, here is a short list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their depression.

One of the ways to manage your depression is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, you are afraid that if you do not get that job promotion then you will be stuck at your job forever. This depresses you, however your thinking in this situation is unrealistic. The fact of the matter is that there all are kinds of jobs available and just because you don’t get this job promotion doesn’t mean that you will never get one. In addition, people change jobs all the time, and you always have that option of going elsewhere if you are unhappy at your present location.

Some people get depressed and have a difficult time getting out of bed in the mornings. When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do to get their mind off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. Doing something will get your mind off of the problem and give you confidence to do other things.

Sometimes, we can get depressed over a task that we will have to perform in the near future. When this happens, visualize yourself doing the task in your mind. For instance, you and your team have to play in the championship volleyball game in front of a large group of people in the next few days. Before the big day comes, imagine yourself playing the game in your mind. Imagine that your playing in front of a large audience. By playing the game in your mind, you will be better prepared to perform for real when the time comes. Self-Visualization is a great way to reduce the fear and stress of a coming situation.

Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements that makes you feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket. Whenever you feel depressed, open up your small notebook and read those statements.

Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your fears and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. By talking to a professional, a person will be helping themselves in the long run because they will become better able to deal with their problems in the future. Managing your fears and anxieties takes practice. The more you practice, the better you will become.

The techniques that I have just covered are some basic ways to manage your depression, however your best bet is to get some help from a professional.

Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" - an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/

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Written by: Stanley Popovich |
Distributed: 2009-08-20 |
Word Count: 398 |
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Rating: 3.11
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Written by: Stanley Popovich |
Distributed: 2009-08-18 |
Word Count: 523 |
Page Views: 2440
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Your fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you
and you don't know where to turn for help. At some point you
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As a layman and an author of a managing fear book, there were
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Written by: Stanley Popovich |
Distributed: 2009-08-13 |
Word Count: 546 |
Page Views: 3164
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Rating: 2.60
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When Someone You Know Struggles With Fear And Anxiety
Written by: Stanley Popovich |
Distributed: 2009-08-11 |
Word Count: 413 |
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Managing Your Persistent Fears And Every Day Anxieties
Written by: Stanley Popovich |
Distributed: 2009-08-05 |
Word Count: 481 |
Page Views: 2355
| Votes: 12 |
Rating: 1.67
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Overcoming The Fear Of Loneliness
Written by: Stanley Popovich |
Distributed: 2008-04-10 |
Word Count: 505 |
Page Views: 3147
| Votes: 10 |
Rating: 1.60
Sometime or another we will experience a time when we are alone.
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There is nothing wrong with being alone. If being alone bothers
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Finding And Overcoming The Source Of Your Fears And Anxieties
Written by: Stanley Popovich |
Distributed: 2008-04-08 |
Word Count: 573 |
Page Views: 2484
| Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.75
A sure way to overcoming your fears and anxieties is in finding
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real source of your fears and anxieties. Knowing what is causing
your anxieties can go a long way in finding the solution.

Managing Your Fears, Anxieties, And Phobias Takes Practice
Written by: Stanley Popovich |
Distributed: 2008-04-03 |
Word Count: 563 |
Page Views: 2537
| Votes: 12 |
Rating: 2.67
Like everything in life, managing your fears and anxieties takes
practice. The more you do it, the better you will become. Here
are a few reminders on how you can become better at dealing with
your fears, depression, and anxieties.

Facing The Fear And Anxiety Of The Unknown
Written by: Stanley Popovich |
Distributed: 2008-04-01 |
Word Count: 524 |
Page Views: 2597
| Votes: 11 |
Rating: 2.45
All most everybody worries about what will happen in the future.
The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen
to you in the near future can produce a lot of fear and anxiety.
As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions on how
to manage this fear of dealing with the unknown.

Coping With Your Stresses And Anxieties In The Business World
Written by: Stanley Popovich |
Distributed: 2008-03-27 |
Word Count: 490 |
Page Views: 2895
| Votes: 5 |
Rating: 3.60
Everybody deals with anxieties and stresses in the business
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a result, here is a list of techniques that a person can use to
help manage their daily stresses and anxieties at their job and
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